Friday 31 May 2013

Mehndi Clothes Photos Pictures Pics Images

Mehndi Clothes Biogarphy Photos Pictures Pics Images

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This is a continuation of my series of posts on Pakistani weddings. Check out Courtship and Marriage in Pakistan and The Dholki and Mayoon for the first two parts!

Ah, the beautiful night of Mehndi. Colors, clothes, rasms, all blend to make this easily the most cultural night at Pakistani marriages. It is usually held a day or two before the actual wedding and this being the first time the groom and bride’s sides of the family see each other, all about competition!

The term Mehndi itself is the Urdu/Hindi word for Henna, and the event itself is sometimes called Rasm-e-Henna. Traditionally the Mehndi was held separately for the bride and the groom, however in more recent times, the couples’ families will hold a joint function for all the guests of the weddings.

The Mehndi is also usually the first time the extended families of the bride and groom will get to see each other. It’s really quite interesting to see utter strangers on the Mehndi turn into family by the end of the third day and as you may see, the different rasms (customs) help promote this interaction in a traditionally closed society.



Mehndi Clothes Photos Pictures Pics Images

Mehndi Clothes Photos Pictures Pics Images

Mehndi Clothes Photos Pictures Pics Images


Mehndi Clothes Photos Pictures Pics Images

Mehndi Clothes Photos Pictures Pics Images

Mehndi Clothes Photos Pictures Pics Images

Mehndi Clothes Photos Pictures Pics Images

Mehndi Clothes Photos Pictures Pics Images


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